2 - 13 October 2016: I visited Washington DC, Arkansas and Ohio for the purpose of gaining an understanding of the American Legislative System and state-by-state best practice that could benefit Northern Ireland. The total cost confirmed to be £6100 and was paid by the US Federal Government (through the American Embassy) with flights, accommodation and hospitality all provided.
25 October - 5 November 2016: As a Board Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly and Business Trust (NIABT), I took part in the NIABT & The Confucius Institute 'Assembly and Business Delegation' to China, including Beijing, Shenyang and Hubei.The visit was for the purpose of identifying potential business strengths for Northern Ireland and to gain a better understanding of the Chinese political system. The flights, accommodation and hospitality costs were met by NIABT and The Confucius Institute. (Registered 10 April 2017)

To ask the Minister for the Economy why the Department of Economic Development (DED) NI, a legacy department of the current Department for the Economy, is still listed as shareholder in the private company Balcas.[Priority Written]

To ask the Minister for Infrastructure , pursuant to AQW 7709/16-21, for an update on whether a decision from the Departmental Solicitor’s Office has been made regarding Northern Ireland Water's statutory powers to carry out work on an asset that is on private property as part of the South Belfast Flood Alleviation Project.
[Priority Written]

To ask the Minister for Communities whether she has given consideration to the introduction of legislation similar to the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015.

To ask the Minister of Health whether she will be making any further resources available to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children to enrol more children in the extended access programme of Nusinersen to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy.

10/01/2017

Question Withdrawn

AQW 9259/16-21

Ms Clare Bailey(GPNI - South Belfast)

To ask the Minister of Health for a breakdown of the nationalities of (i) doctors; (ii) nurses; (iii) midwives; and (iv) other staff, who work in Health and Social Care.[Priority Written]

To ask the Minister of Education to outline the guidance his Department has issued to schools and youth service providers to better enable them to support transgender and non-binary gender young people.

To ask the Assembly Commission pursuant to AQO 807/16-21, to outline the rationale behind the statement that it is unlawful to reserve a quota of jobs for
members of a particular under-represented or disadvantaged group.